Cold wave intensifies in North India

Cold-wave conditions have intensified in most parts of North India. India Meteorological Department has warned that temperature in the region is likely to dip further. Due to a western disturbance, there is a possibility of rain and snowfall in parts of northwest India later in the week.

According to IMD, cold wave conditions are expected to prevail over Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, West Madhya Pradesh, Jammu-Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan and Muzaffarabad for the next two days. The weather department has also forecast dense to very dense fog conditions over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh till tomorrow. Cold-day conditions are expected to prevail over Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh



today. 

The IMD also predicted the fall in minimum temperatures by about 2 degrees Celsius over Northwest parts of the country during the next 24 hours and and gradual rise by 2-4 degrees Celsius thereafter.

The dense fog conditions have disrupted train and flight services across North India. Around 25 Delhi-bound trains have been delayed by up to three to four hours. These include the Duronto Express, Lucknow Mail, Padmavat Express, Mussoorie Express, UP Sampark Kranti, and Jammu Rajdhani. Meanwhile, around 50 flights at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi were delayed due to fog. However, no flights were cancelled. Passengers are advised to check the latest status of their trains and flights before boarding.